Antonyms for symbolicsym·bol·ic

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1. symbolic, symbolicaladjective

   relating to or using or proceeding by means of symbols

   "symbolic logic"; "symbolic operations"; "symbolic thinking"

   Antonyms:
   nonrepresentative, unsymbolic

   Synonyms:
   symbolical, emblematical, emblematic

2. emblematic, emblematical, symbolic, symbolicaladjective

   serving as a visible symbol for something abstract

   "a crown is emblematic of royalty"; "the spinning wheel was as symbolic of colonical Massachusetts as the codfish"

   Antonyms:
   unsymbolic, nonrepresentative

   Synonyms:
   exemplary, emblematical, symbolical, emblematic, typic

3. symbolicadjective

   using symbolism

   "symbolic art"

   Antonyms:
   nonrepresentative, unsymbolic

   Synonyms:
   symbolical, emblematical, emblematic

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1. symbolicadjective

   Synonyms:
   typical, emblematical

How to use symbolic in a sentence?

1. Daniel Borsuk:

   As a plastic surgeon, I know that, no matter large or small, injuries to the face have a particularly symbolic aspect and are closely linked to our identity, facial disfigurement can have a detrimental effect on self-confidence and productivity, and therefore, this transplant offered immense hope and possibility in our patient.

2. Andrei Kolesnikov:

   But it is obvious that the war is dragging on, and Putin's plan is not getting any clearer. But President Vladimir Putin must make some symbolic or practical gesture, everyone here is scared that President Vladimir Putin will announce a partial or full mobilization. Although such a measure might prove unpopular : the Russians have become militarists, but they are lazy militarists, sofa troops.

3. Alfonsina Russo:

   This area is highly symbolic. This surely cannot be Romulus' tomb, but it is a place of memory, a cenotaph.

4. Sidharth Kaushal:

   The vessel could provide symbolic support and a localized military presence in disputed waters and thus free up higher end assets to be more dynamically employed or held at high readiness for warfighting scenarios, it's an effective use of a less-than-ideal asset.

5. Bill Roggio:

   The closure of Bagram is a major symbolic and strategic victory for the Taliban.

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